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Additional Safety Information and Resources

Websites:

Articles:

Books:

  • Avalanche Handbook, Dave McClung and Peter Schaerer, 1997
  • Avalanche Safety for Climbers and Skiers, Tony Daffern, 1993
  • Snow Sense, Jill Fredston and Doug Fesler, 1994
  • The ABC of Avalanche Safety, E.R. LaChapelle, 1985
  • The Avalanche Book, Betsy Armstrong and Knox Williams, 1992
  • Avalanche Rescue Quick Guide, NSP, 1996

Associations/Schools:

American Avalanche Institute --4970 Skyline Loop Victor, ID 83455 phone: 307-733-3315

Colorado Avalanche Information Center--10230 Smith Road Denver, CO 80239 phone: 303-371-1080

Colorado Mountain Club--710 10th St. Golden, CO 80401 phone: 303-279-3080 fax:303-279-9690

Colorado Outward Bound School--945 Pennsylvania St. Denver, CO 80203 phone: 303-837-0880

Colorado Mountain School--2829 Mapleton Avenue, Boulder, CO 80301 phone: 303-447-2804

National Outdoor Leadership School--284 Lincoln Street Lander, WY 82520 phone: 307-332-5300

Silverton Avalanche School--P.O. Box 4 Silverton, CO 81433 phone: 970-799-3406